Tips & Advice

Burnout: Causes, Signs, and How to Cope

I was in a 6am Hot Yoga class, lying in child’s pose, and crying. The realization came through loud and clear “I need to quit my job”. If this story sounds familiar, keep reading to learn about the common causes of burnout and signs to look out for, myths about burnout, and effective ways to cope through burnout and prevent it in the future.

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Michelle Garraway Michelle Garraway

Attachment Styles, Meet Dating Apps

We can’t deny it anymore. Dating apps are a part of life and it seems like they’re here to stay. As you swipe left and right through your potential matches, have you ever been curious about what might be guiding the choices you make? With an endless amount of potential matches at our fingertips, it’s time to learn about the role your attachment style plays in your relationships and online dating behaviours.

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Therapist Approved: Date Night in Durham

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or still trying to find that special person, dating in general can be exhausting. Trying to keep it fresh and do something you’ll both enjoy, and not blow the bank - we get it, it’s stressful. If you live in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and beyond here is our list of therapist recommended date spots, and some expert insight on why dating is important even for long term partners.

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Your 2024 New Year’s Relationship Resolutions

When most people make new year’s resolutions they focus on things like advancing their career, improving their health and fitness, or taking a big trip. But what about the thing that’s most likely to actually improve your happiness and quality of life - relationships. Being intentional about how you show up in your relationships is your therapist prescribed task for 2024, and here are 4 resolutions you can make to improve the quality of your relationships and improve your life.

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Individual Counselling, Grief & Caregiving Michelle Garraway Individual Counselling, Grief & Caregiving Michelle Garraway

How to Cope With Grief During the Holidays

The holiday season is typically viewed as a time of joy and connection, but when you’ve lost a loved one the holidays can be harder than the rest of the year. It can feel like you’re on the outside looking in, conflicted over the pain and the joy, or just going through the motions. Though everyone’s grieving process is different, there are ways you can be kind to yourself through the holidays give yourself the support and care you deserve. 

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